Thanks all for positive feedbacks. I tried again to slowly reduce the venalfaxine. On day 3 now and really finding this hard. Unfortunately getting most symptoms that come with withdrawall but the worse being the pounding headaches. Dh keeps asking is it worth it and why don't I just stay on it. But I really want to try and see if I can cope without it. I don't care if it takes me months. I just want it out my system to see if I can cope without it. My boss at work is aware I am trying to reduce dosage as I told him last week when I called in sick. He seems supportive and understanding. Paula are you still taking it or have you managed to come off it.